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iShares MSCI Australia ETF · by BlackRock
Price
A$30.11
YTD return
+8.95%
1Y return
11.20%
Expense ratio
0.50%
Dividend yield
3.65%
AUM
$2.5B
iShares MSCI Australia ETF tracks Australian equities with significant exposure to mining, banking, and healthcare sectors on the ASX.
What is EWA?
The iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA) provides exposure to Australian equities listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Australia's market is heavily weighted toward financials (big four banks) and materials (mining giants like BHP and Rio Tinto).
Sector Allocation
- Financials: 32.5%
- Materials: 20.8%
- Healthcare: 10.5%
- Energy: 6.2%
- Real Estate: 5.8%
- Consumer Discretionary: 5.5%
- Industrials: 5.2%
- Communication Services: 4.8%
- Consumer Staples: 4.5%
- Utilities: 2.5%
- Technology: 1.7%
Top holdings
Every holding links to its own page with a live price and the full list of funds that own it.
| # | Holding | Ticker | Sector | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BHP Group | BHP | Materials | 12.50% | A$66.84 0.66% |
| 2 | Commonwealth Bank | CMWAY | Financials | 9.80% | $111.43 -0.24% |
| 3 | CSL Limited | CSLLY | Healthcare | 7.50% | $31.33 1.06% |
| 4 | National Australia Bank | NABZY | Financials | 4.80% | $13.63 -0.37% |
| 5 | Westpac Banking | WBK | Financials | 4.20% | — |
| 6 | ANZ Group | ANZGY | Financials | 3.80% | $26.16 -1.17% |
| 7 | Macquarie Group | MQBKY | Financials | 3.50% | $181.04 0.17% |
| 8 | Woodside Energy | WDS | Energy | 3.20% | A$32.09 0.28% |
| 9 | Wesfarmers | WFAFY | Consumer Discretionary | 2.80% | $28.82 -3.39% |
| 10 | Telstra | TLSYY | Communication Services | 2.50% | — |
Frequently asked questions
Why invest in Australia?
Australia offers exposure to commodity markets (iron ore, gold, lithium), strong banking sector, and high dividend yields averaging 3.5-4.5%.
Is EWA good for dividends?
Yes, Australian companies typically pay high dividends. EWA yields 3.5-4.5%, making it attractive for income-focused investors.
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